Low Platelet Count

I have been told by my doctor that my blood platelet count is low during both of my pregnancies, but especially low during this pregnancy(my second).  When your platelet levels are low it means that your blood will have a hard time clotting so the doctor will usually choose to preform a c-section instead of a vaginal birth to prevent too much blood loss.  My platelets have fluctuated so frequently that it has felt like a roller coaster ride.  One day they are low and may have to do the c-section as soon as possible and the next day the levels have increased to a safe level and I can wait for the c-section.  It is just something that happens to some women during pregnancy and it goes away soon after birth.  My doctor suggested that I have my tubes tied though because it can be dangerous.  If the platelets are too low the anesthesiologist will not do the epidural and the c-section will have to be done under general anesthesiology.

What a roller coaster ride this pregnancy has been!  2 more weeks to go (maybe).  :)